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Sanjay Gangal
Sanjay Gangal is the President of IBSystems, the parent company of AECCafe.com, MCADCafe, EDACafe.Com, GISCafe.Com, and ShareCG.Com. Urby Staten Island in New York by ConcreteAugust 4th, 2016 by Sanjay Gangal
Article source: Concrete Smart use of space All Urby apartments feel larger than they are as a result of smart use of the available space. Despite being compact, the units are built with an optimal flow and spatial balance in mind. Sliding doors between connecting spaces let residents fully open up the apartment and experience its full size and sense of space. All apartments boast windows across the full width of the units. Combined with a straightforward design and use of light colours, the large windows bring daylight and a sense of spaciousness deep into the apartments, while at the same time offering panoramic views.  Image Courtesy © Ewout Huibers
 Image Courtesy © Ewout Huibers A new level of turnkey Urby apartments are constructed in such a way that they’re ready for residents to move in. All spaces are finished with durable materials, including wooden floors in living room and bedroom areas. The units come with a complete and operational lighting plan that has been specifically designed to match the overall look and feel of the apartments. Bespoke furniture pieces have been installed, such as extra deep windowsills with bookshelves underneath that double as a desk or seat by the window. Window blinds, built-in wardrobes and storage spaces in the bedrooms, as well as fully equipped tailor-made kitchens and bathrooms, including a washer/dryer are ready for immediate use. The apartments also come with pre-installed Wi-Fi, completing the ready-to-move-in package.  Image Courtesy © Ewout Huibers  Image Courtesy © Ewout Huibers Different shapes and sizes The S-units are studio apartments measuring approximately 380-420 SqFt. While in most studio apartments the only place for the bed is in the living room, the S-units come with a small alcove space in the entrance area that offers enough room for a double bed. As a result, there’s more space in the living room to actually live in, essentially turning the apartment into a 1-bedroom rather than a studio. The 530-560 SqFt M-units are set up with sliding doors between areas. When opened, all areas of the apartment are connected, allowing residents to circle the unit around the kitchen block in the middle of the apartment. By removing the vanity from the bathroom and placing it in the hallway that comes with built-in cabinetry with full-length mirrors, the hallway doubles as a dressing area.  Image Courtesy © Ewout Huibers  Image Courtesy © Ewout Huibers The 2-bedroom L-units measure 760 SqFt. They’re positioned on the corners of the buildings as to make optimal use of the façade perimeter. The living room with built-in kitchen is placed right on the corner of the unit, providing stunning views in two directions. Wall-to-wall windows run along both sides of the room. The two bedrooms are situated on both ends of the living room. The sliding doors between the living room and bedrooms are positioned on the window side. So when the doors are open, the windows and sills from the living room extend into the bedrooms, giving off a sensation of abundant space and light.  Image Courtesy © Ewout Huibers  Image Courtesy © Ewout Huibers The Urby brand and concept have been created by Ironstate development in collaboration with Concrete. Concrete is responsible for all of Urby’s design – from the architecture of the building to all of its interiors, urban landscape and styling. Conceived with the ever-changing needs of the contemporary urban citizen in mind, Urby is a total and dynamic living experience that provides the perfect haven for those embracing everything the city has to offer.  Image Courtesy © Ewout Huibers  Image Courtesy © Ewout Huibers About Concrete Concrete develops concepts, we develop them in architecture, interior design, urban development and brand development. Concrete unites people, we work with a team of 43 multidisciplinary creatives to help businesses and institutions. Concrete loves provoking, confusing, philosophizing, scale models, haute cuisine, burgers, and (most of all) shattering dogmas. Concrete provides solutions. No grand theories or abstract ideas. Just things that work. Concrete likes to let the work do the talking.  Image Courtesy © Jody Kivort  Image Courtesy © Jody Kivort  Image Courtesy © Jody Kivort  Image Courtesy © Jody Kivort
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